The best cruising boat is the one that suits your needs. There are so many cruising different lifestyles, so many destinations, that the boat perfect for one might fall down flat on the other. For example, consider an expensive Hinckley Bermuda 40, designed to survive all but the severest of storms, a magnificent creation created to survive the intense stress of a lifetime of cruising. Take that supposedly ideal boat, and put it next to a relatively cheap Hunter.

There are many options for sailing in southern New England. You have the entire shoreline of all of Long Island Sound, Rhode Island and all the way to Cape Cod and the islands of Block, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. See the cruising guide suggestions. Fortunately in Southern New England there are many historic and exciting ports fully equipped to make your vacation extra enjoyable.

For coastal cruising, the simple answer is whatever boat strikes your fancy and satisfies your budget. People who strain their budget to buy expensive boats don't tend to use them that much, because they're busy earning money to keep both their boat and other aspects of their lifestyle afloat. I had a graphic example of this when I visited the ritzy Marina del Rey section of our city (where I work) and the far scummier Long Beach marina.

James Wharram recently wrote: "The easiest boat to build for making long distance passages with your wife and two children, would be the Tiki 38. It is a lovely boat, it has a bathroom and a shower. It is a development of the professionally built (by us, "Wharram Built", a few years ago) Tiki 36. My Japanese friend who owns one is berthed with us at Corfu and it really is a nice boat. The next boat in the range would be a Pahi 42.

Yachts from these companies are premium quality and prices are positively outrageous, even for used examples. Prices specified are from my research on new examples at boat shows. My memory may be spotty at times, so all corrections are welcome. Nonetheless, this should give you a good idea of what to expect. Sail is unlike power in that the premium, exquisite-quality blue-water boats may not be the best choice for you unless you're actually going out in blue-water conditions.

I often am asked this question and it's impossible to give one set of guidelines helpful for everyone. People want to know: What type or size boat do I need? How do I learn to sail? What does cruising cost? What equipment should I have? and so on. If you've read much on this site you'll already know that I stand outside the mainstream on most of these issues and you'll have to view my advice as just my opinion based on my own cruising style which has slowly evolved and will continue to evolve.

Every boat is different and there is no best boat for all paddling conditions. Any boat is a trade off, features that work well in one set of conditions can compromise performance/handling in another set of conditions. You have to know what type of paddling conditions you want to paddle in before selecting a boat. Multi-day expeditions dictate a different boat than morning explorations of an estuary or surf-zone excitement or teaching others to kayak.

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Everyone has their favorite position, the front deck and bridge deck sides are great spots, and flybridge deck is the highest point (so you can see further), the bridge deck aft is great for those that prefer a bit more protection, but you can see everything from the cabin windows on the main deck from the comfort of the high back cushioned chairs.

Big boats need big lights, small boats deserve big lights! We are compiling a complete catalogue of recommendations which will be published shortly, however in the meantime either use our quick reference chart below or contact your sales representative for advice.

Ship to Shore calls are possible on all cruise lines, but they cost a pretty penny. My suggestion is to try to wait to call on your cell phone when in port or use a pay phone. Most cell phones work while your in port.

Another short answer would usually be: right here, right now. No place I have seen is perfect in every way. Either it's marred because it's too crowded, too expensive, the weather's too cold or the typhoon season is long and sultry, the anchorages are rolly, or a thousand other imperfections. What might be enjoyable for a week or a month may also be insufferable to you after a year.

For many people this is a challenging problem to overcome. I've been lucky in that up until now when I have been outside the US, which has been most of my life, my mother has been willing to do my mail forwarding, banking transactions and store a couple boxes of personal effects I didn't think I could part with. I wonder now how I would have managed without that support.

You should probably join a sailing club, an organization that starts by teaching you how to sail, and then allows you to charter their boats by the day. That way, you can get your feet wet in the activity without committing yourself to the purchase of an expensive boat and equipment. Another way is to find a friend with a boat and go out with her or him to see what you think of being out on the water.

We cruise at between 1800 rpm which gives us 8.7kts through still water, and 1900 rpm which gives us 9.2kts. These speeds vary a tenth or so depending on whether we have full fuel and water. As we get lighter, they pick up a bit. We have become very comfortable cruising at the 9kt pace. Sometimes we will crank it up to 2000 and see 9.6 when there is a particularly long day in store for us.

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All along the Texas coast, both in the bays and into the Gulf are pier and jetties which are excellent access points from which to fish. Some of these piers are private so be sure to not trespass. Commercial operations on some piers will charge you a small fee usually by the number of rods you have with you. Many piers and jetties are public and no entrance fees are charged. Gulf fishing off piers or jetties generally requires a heavier weight and larger tackle because of the currents and depts.

From a technical perspective, all of today's systems are very similar. Performance is virtually identical. The convenience of menus has become pretty much equal across systems as well. In the US you can get a dish and multiple receivers for almost nothing (under $30) when signing up for service for the first time. To locate equipment and service sources click on Satellite TV.